Form fitting head wrap

ABSTRACT

A head wrap is provided comprising of a main body shell configured to fit on the head of a wearer including a tail; at least one liner insert is sewn to the inside of the main body shell. A headband configured to fit around the head of the wearer and sewn to the outside of the main body shell. A nylon zippered compartment incorporated on either side of headband. A fabric cased elastic band; and left and right stylish ties to be sewn to the bottom end of the headband; comprising of left and right eyewear holders.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to head wear and, in particular,to a form fitting head wrap that allows the wearer to accessorize whilealso accommodating personal items that always are carried when not athome. Keeping outer eyewear on one's head while not in use while engagedin sports and/or other activities can be problematic. String-typeeyewear keepers can be unattractive and uncomfortable. Finding places tostore such basic items as identification cards, keys, etc. while engagedin vigorous activities can be difficult, especially when one cannot ordoes not want to carry a handbag, wallet, glass case, etc.

As can be seen, engaging in certain activities can present a challengewith respect to keeping glasses and small personal items out of the wayyet handy.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the present invention, a head wrap is providedcomprising of a main body shell configured to fit on the head of awearer and including a tail; at least one liner insert sewn to theinside of the main body shell; a headband configured to fit around thehead of the wearer; the headband comprising of left and right eyewearholders; elastic band, and left and right extra long ties.

In another aspect of the present invention, a head wrap is providedcomprising of a main body shell configured to fit on the head of awearer. The main body shell comprising of middle, left, and right bodypanels. A tail comprising of a concealed compartment secured by a snap.A liner insert comprising of middle, right, and left panels comprisingof a mesh fabric. A headband configured to fit around the head of thewearer comprising of leather and a terry cloth liner sewn to the outsideof the main body shell. The headband comprising of a zippered linedcompartment not confined to one side; left and right outer eyewearholders, an elastic band using fastening tape for closure, and left andright extra long ties sewn to the bottom end of the headband.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a rear view of an exemplary embodiment of a form fitting headwrap of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front inside view of the head wrap FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a view of an elastic band encased in fabric using fasteningtape that may be sewn to the head wrap of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a side view of a zippered lined compartment that may be foundon either side of the headband to be used with the head wrap of FIG. 1;and

FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate eyewear holders that may be attached byrivets on the left and right side of headband of the head wrap of FIG.1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplatedmodes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. Thedescription is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merelyfor purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention,since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention generally provides aform fitting head wrap.

The embodiment of a head wrap illustrated in the FIGs may include afabric external shell or body panel 1, including right and left bodypanels 1 a, 1 b; a mesh fabric shell insert or liner panel 2, includingright and left liner panels 2 a, 2 b. A headband which consists of aleather panel 3 which may be any other suitable material; a headbandliner which consists of a terry cloth panel 10 which may be any otherabsorbent material. These two panels are sewn together to form theheadband. The headband may include a nylon compartment 14 or any othersuitable material. The zipper 4 in conjunction with zipper key 4 e maybe inserted into headband which is sewn to the nylon compartment 14 thensecured with two zipper stops 4 a, 4 b made from leather and two metalrivets 4 c, 4 d or any other suitable material. The nylon lined zipperedcompartment 14 can be incorporated into either side of the headband. Theheadband may also include right and left leather eyewear holders 5 a, 5b, secured by rivets 5 c, on the right and left sides, respectively, ofthe headband; small pieces of cowhide or other material may be cut tosupport the rivets from the inside of the headband. Two extra long ties6 a, 6 b with special ends 6 c, 6 d may be sewn to the left and rightbottom end of the headband to be used as added security of the head wrapand also for style. The head wrap may further include darts 7 that canbe found in the main body of head wrap panel 1 and in the liner insertpanel 2. An elastic band 8 may include a two-part fabric tube 8 a, andfastening tape closure 8 b and 8 c such as Velcro(R). A tail portion ofmain body panel 1 and panel 11 may form a concealed compartment 17secured by a snap 9 a, 9 b. The panels of the head wrap may be joinedwith various forms of stitching at the seams 15, including topstitching12 and arrowhead stitching 13.

The following list of components of one embodiment of the head wrap ofthe present invention and their dimensions, which are approximate, isprovided by way of example and not limitation. Four panel pieces may becut to form the external body shell 1,1 a, and 1 b; while tail 1 and 11form a compartment 17. Three panel pieces may be cut to form the insertliner shell 2, 2 a, and 2 b. One panel piece of leather 3 or suitablematerial may be cut to 21″ by 3¼″; one panel piece of terry cloth 10 forliner or suitable absorbent material may be cut to 21″ by 3¼″; sewntogether they may form the headband. Two panel pieces of material maymeasure 16″ by 2⅞″ to form the two extra long ties 6 a, 6 b. One pieceof elastic band 8 may measure 6″ by ⅞″ and may be cut into two 3″ by ⅞″pieces. Two panel pieces of material may measure 3″ by 2⅞″ to form thetubes 8 a that will encase the elastic band 8 at each end. The fasteningtape strip 8 b and 8 c may be cut to 1½″ long to be applied to the endsof the elastic band 8. The zipper 4 may be cut to 5″ by 1″. Two leatherpieces may be cut to 1″ by 1⅜″ for the two zipper stops 4 a, 4 b. Twonylon panels may be cut to 5″ by 3″ for the compartment 14. Two mediumweight leather pieces may be cut to 2″ by ¾″ for the eyewear holders 5a, 5 b; two ½″ by ½″ cowhide pieces or other suitable material may becut to support rivets 5 c. Any appropriate thread may be used to sew thepanel pieces together.

To use the head wrap, a wearer may place the head wrap onto his or herhead with the tail 1, 11 above or below the elastic band 8. The wearermay secure the head wrap and may adjust the fit of the head wrap byusing the fastening tape closure 8 b, 8 c. The extra long ties 6 a, 6 bmay be tied in a knot to secure the head wrap during a rigorousactivity. The wearer may secure his or her outer eyewear while ridingmotorbikes, bicycles, or walking by inserting the ear temples of theeyewear in the space between the headband and eyewear holders 5 a, 5 bwhen not in use. The wearer may place small items such as a key, ring ormoney into the nylon lined compartment 14 that may be closed by a zipper4 in conjunction with a zipper key 4 e. Items such as ID or credit cardscan be placed in tail compartment 17 and secured by snap 9 a, 9 b.

The head wrap may provide a form fitting, comfortable head covering thatprotects the head from the sun, dirt and wind. It may offer absorbentliners, such as the liner shell insert, that serves as a moisturebarrier in the hot weather and a heat retainer in cold weather. Thenylon lined zippered compartment 14 may be incorporated into theheadband on either side. The tail 1, 11 may include a concealedcompartment or pocket 17 secured by snap 9 a, 9 b. The elastic band 8,fastening tape closure 8 b and 8 c may enable the head wrap to bemarketed and worn as a “one size fits most” head wrap. The extra longties 6 a, 6 b may allow the wearer to secure his or her hair during arigorous or windy activity, as well as, just for decoration and style.The head wrap may also be worn under other protective head coverings ifso desired.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates toexemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may bemade without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as setforth in the following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A head wrap, comprising: a main body shellconfigured to fit on the head of a wearer; a liner shell insert; aheadband attached to the main body shell and including left and righteyewear holders configured to retain left and right ear temples,respectively, of the wearer's eyewear between the headband and theeyewear holders; and a tail secured to a back of the main body shell. 2.The head wrap of claim 1, wherein the main body shell comprises: middle,left, and right body panels; and at least one liner shell insertcomprising middle, left and right liner panels.
 3. The head wrap ofclaim 1, wherein the tail comprises an inside concealed compartment. 4.The head wrap of claim 2, wherein the liner insert shell comprises amesh fabric.
 5. A head wrap, comprising: a headband configured to fitaround the head of a wearer, comprising: a panel of material sewn to aliner panel of material; a zippered compartment; an elastic band; leftand right eye wear holders; and left and right ties.
 6. The head wrap ofclaim 5, wherein the headband comprises a leather panel and a terrycloth liner panel sewn to the main body shell to form the headband. 7.The head wrap of claim 5, wherein the headband comprises a linedzippered compartment and a fabric cased elastic band.
 8. The head wrapof claim 5, wherein the left and right eyewear holders are secured tothe outside of the headband by metal rivets.
 9. The head wrap of claim5, wherein the left and right ties are used for added security as wellas style.